Death and the King's Horseman
A Sheffield Theatres and Utopia Theatre Production By Wole Soyinka – Crucible
About
‘Life is honour. It ends when honour ends’
Set in Nigeria in the late 1940’s and based on a true story, Elesin, the king's horseman, is tasked with carrying out a sacred ritual upon the death of the king, however Elesin is overtaken by the allure of earthly desires.
A thought-provoking resonant theatrical experience showcasing music and dance, deeply rooted in the culture and spirituality of the Yoruba people.
Directed by Mojisola Kareem(Here’s What She Said to Me, Far Gone).
Gallery
Credits
Staff
- Writer WOLE SOYINKA
- Director and Executive Producer MOJISOLA KAREEM
- Designer KEVIN JENKINS
- Choreographer JOSEPH TOONGA
- Lighting Designer CASSIE MITCHELL
- Composer and Music Designer JUWON OGUNGBE
- Sound Designer LEE AFFEN
- Casting Director ELLIE COLLYER-BRISTOW
- Production Manager LISA HOOD
- Producer (Utopia Theatre) TOM DIXON
Cast
Michael Ahomka-Lindsay
Olunde
Kehinde Bankole
Iyaloja
Nicholas Chambers
Aide-de-camp
Olusegun Lafup Ogundipe
Sergeant Amusa
Roger May
Resident
Bridget Nkem
Elesin’s Bride
Julius Obende
Joseph and Musician
Oluchi Odii
Girl
Theo Ogundipe
Praise Singer
Wale Ojo
Elesin Oba
Kayefi Osha
Woman
David Partridge
Simon Pilkings
Laura Pyper
Jane Pilkings
Clement Ule
Musician and Ensemble